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1. Nyhavn

Historic canal and harbourfrontIndre By

Copenhagen's 17th-century harbour canal, lined with colourful townhouses, wooden ships and waterside restaurants, and the main departure point for canal tours.

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2. Torvehallerne

Covered food marketIndre By / Nørreport

Two glass market halls at Israels Plads near Nørreport, with stalls selling smørrebrød, seafood, coffee, pastries, fresh produce and Danish specialities from morning to early evening.

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3. Freetown Christiania

Self-governing community and neighbourhood walkChristianshavn

A self-governing community founded in 1971 on a former military base in Christianshavn, with self-built homes, workshops, cafés, waterside paths and green ramparts.

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4. Reffen Street Food

Seasonal harbourside street food marketRefshaleøen

A large seasonal street food market on the old shipyard island of Refshaleøen, with food stalls, bars, concerts and harbourside seating from spring to early autumn.

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5. CopenHill

Rooftop ski slope, hiking trail and climbing wallAmager

A waste-to-energy plant with a year-round artificial ski slope, free hiking trail and rooftop views on top, plus one of the world's tallest climbing walls.

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